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• Re: Baja Syncro Chronicles vol 117, long
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 15 Oct 2007 13:29:26 -0700
  ...http://www.pps.net.au/4wdencounter/4wdtech/sand_driving.html > Can you describe your Baja soft-sand technique for not getting stuck. > > Warren > ____________________________________________________________________________________ Moody...
• Re: Oil temp musings and hairbrained ideas
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:20:23 -0800
  ...For example, Mocal makes a sandwich adapter... <http://www.racerpartswholesale.com/product/2972/Mocal_Sandwich_Plate> ...that uses a more reliable thermostat system and...
• Re: Fiberglas Top
  Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
  Fri, 24 May 1996 09:20:56 -0500 (CDT)
  ...I have a compressor and air sander and chose to spend about 6 hours sanding. I still have a few small spots where I...
• Re: Sanding Sticks
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 23 Jul 2011 10:28:55 -0700
  ...Then I remembered Sanding > Sticks, and small work became soooo much easier. I get mine from Woodcraft, > as they are near me. > http://www...
• Re: Sandwich oil cooler adapter question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 21 Sep 2001 06:43:19 -0400
  ...I installed the additional cooler by using an Empi sandwich type adapter that goes between the oil filter and the original filter mount. I...
• Re: Sanding Sticks
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 23 Jul 2011 08:38:05 -0700
  ...Masking, taping, swiping-off the excess whilst it is still soft.....Waaaaaay easier than sanding and grinding later. It is so much less work...
• Re: Oil Sump Gripe
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Mon, 9 Oct 95 21:58:23 PDT
  ...To make a hollow cast part, a core is made from sand that is coated with a bonding agent and then molded into a...
• Re: Wet Sanding Acrylic Enamel
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Tue, 8 May 2001 22:35:27 -0500
  ...Get a rubber sanding block, and knock down the nubs with 1500 wet sanding paper. Use Dawn dish washing detergent in the water,as...
• Re: Need help with rust- window frame
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 1 Oct 1999 13:01:20 EDT
  How to fix small rust spots before they turn into big rust HOLES: -sand rust w/ coarse sandpaper or grinder till metal is shiny...
• Re: Baja Syncro Chronicles vol 113, long
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 19 Mar 2007 09:58:00 -0700
  Those Orange construction fences make good 'sand-ladders'. They are lite-weight and store easily (even flat) and will keep even the 14" wheels...
• Re: Tin top going camping... 2wd off road capability
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 15 Jan 2014 09:55:38 -0800
  I know nothing about Ocala NF, but it looks sandy from the photos online. Biggest problem is hitting soft sand with a 2WD Vanagon...
• Sand Blasting
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 7 Sep 2002 20:34:55 -0500
  I bought me a cheap little sand blasting gun. I read the instructions and laid out all my parts I wanted to clean. Then...
• Cylinder Heads...cleaning up
  Historical mailing list - hosel
  Tue, 21 Oct 2003 07:30:17 -0300
  From what little research I've done on the subject, you can replace the cylinder, or you can weld and sand the head, or...
• '54 Deluxe Progress
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Mon, 8 Apr 1996 09:11:38 -0700 (PDT)
  Spent most of the day sandblasting the "Bilge Bus" and cutting about 10 pounds of useless metal off. Interesting discovery: when I went to...
• Re: Sandwich oil cooler adapter question
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 21 Sep 2001 08:45:55 -0400
  ...I installed the additional cooler by using an Empi sandwich type adapter that goes between the oil filter and the original filter mount. I...
• Re: Where to buy intake manifold?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Fri, 9 Jan 2004 21:10:49 EST
  In a message dated 1/9/2004 6:42:48 PM Eastern Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > I will try the sanding...
• '54 Deluxe - Sandblasting
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Sat, 2 Mar 1996 12:32:26 -0800 (PST)
  Well, I started sandblasting this AM. What a mess! This sandblasting unit, the one I got at harbor freight, seems to work pretty good...
• Re: Fwd: 1984 VW Vanagon Camper - $5250 - Pgh Craigslist
  Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
  Sat, 5 May 2007 13:13:13 -0400
  ...2007-05-02, 8:06PM EDT >> > >> > Sandy >> > >> > http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/car/323231768.html >> > >> > >> >> > >
• Scratched Paint Repair
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Mon, 13 Apr 2009 10:56:23 -0700
  ...What I know is I need to sand the scratch to smooth out the scratch. Then spray primer over. Sand it with very fine...
• Re: Locksmith help needed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:08:38 -0700
  ...On 3/20/2013 5:23 AM, Steve Sandlin wrote: > The generic blank for the glove box is ILCO 61VW or equivalent. > Steve Sandlin...
• FS: Sanden 709 Compressor - New in Box
  Historical mailing list - Doug
  Fri, 14 Jul 2006 16:23:49 -0400
  ...For Sale - New Sanden 709 Compressor, still in the box! Bought it from a fellow listmember, didn't need it after all, now that...
• Sandwich oil cooler adapter question
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 20 Sep 2001 19:08:54 -0500
  ...I installed the additional cooler by using an Empi sandwich type adapter that goes between the oil filter and the original filter mount. I...
• Re: experience using Mocal Thermostatic Sandwich Adapter (Oil Thermostat), Type 4 Engines (-8AN Tight Clearance Fittings), MOC-SP1TM18
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 6 Jun 2017 10:05:17 -0700
  ...looking to buy a thermostatic sandwich adapter for my secondary oil > > cooler and found the Mocal Thermostatic Sandwich Adapter (Oil > > Thermostat), Type 4 Engines...
• Re: Sandblast!
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Thu, 20 Jun 1996 07:26:12 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Shouldn't a tip last longer than 1 bag > of sand? I would welcome any advice and sandblasting tips anybody out > there has to...
• Re: Fraydaye -- What Was Your Favourite Westy Moment This Week?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Fri, 14 Sep 2012 21:40:15 -0400
  ...I have suffered the complaints and looks of disgust from GFs and just plain Fs about sandals with socks. I am now seeing cool...
• Re: Syncro - a learning story
  Historical mailing list - Robin Davies
  Tue, 27 May 1997 15:58:25 +0100
  ...Being in the vicinity of the Wisconsin River near Spring Green, I was reminded of a sand bar that one could drive out on...
• Re: stripping the undercarriage
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Apr 1995 09:24:38 -0700
  >>Sami, I spent three weekends (both days) sandblasting the undercarriage of the '67 when it was in a shelled state. I made sure to...
• Re: last call for axle cleaning suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Wed, 8 Mar 2006 23:57:19 -0500
  ...DO NOT sand any portion of the shaft where the splines are. > After cleaning and sanding, wash off with clean solvent again to > remove...
• Re: Wiring tach triggered oil pressure alarm - ?? - help
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Sun, 25 Apr 2004 17:15:36 -0800
  ...If you can still buy the rougher ink erasers that come in a pencil form - they work great! Sand paper only if you don...
• '54 Deluxe Progress
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Sun, 21 Apr 1996 17:33:28 -0700
  I got a bunch more sandbalsting done, but tried a whole new technique: open air sandblasting! I parked the bus on the apron in...
• Friday ~ Top speed (s)
  Historical mailing list - Brian T.
  Fri, 3 Sep 2004 11:53:18 -0700
  ...What's the matter Colonel Sandurz? Chicken?" OR for those with a propensity for trivial bits O' data: http://www.style.org/unladenswallow/
• Re: Painting Fiberglass bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 23 Jun 2007 10:38:18 -0400
  I would sand them up real good first. Then use a bit of bondo to fill the scratches and minor dings. Sand till acceptable...
• Re: Sandblasting/bead-blasting
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 5 Apr 2015 11:47:05 -0400
  ...Anybody know of someone in the Charlottesville, Virginia > area that does sand-blasting or bead-blasting? I'd like to get my > headlight buckets...
• FS: NEW Sanden 709 AC Compressor
  Historical mailing list - Doug
  Thu, 18 May 2006 22:24:13 -0400
  ...Anybody looking to get their AC going for the coming season? I have a NEW Sanden 709 compressor, with bracket, and hardware, in box...
• Re: OIL COOLER FILTER SANDWICH PLATE + THERMOSTAT experiences need
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sun, 16 Apr 2017 09:52:38 -0400
  ...EPMAN Oil Cooler Filter Sandwich Plate + Thermostat Adaptor An10 > Fittings 3/4-6 UNF > (https://www.amazon.com/EPMAN-Sandwich-Thermostat-Adaptor-Fittings/dp...
• Repairing Stone Chips
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Fri, 11 May 2001 11:41:18 -0700
  ...Go to the sanding section below and set up a 1000 grit sanding block. Follow sanding instructions below. Once the area is matte, move...
• Re: Sand ramps (and mud ladders?)
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 28 Oct 2014 10:10:17 -0700
  ...Grind or sand with a belt sander the ragged edges. Keep them > over the engine, on a layer of cardboard, with another on top...
• Re: Baja Syncro Chronicles vol 113
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Tue, 20 Mar 2007 16:16:16 -0700
  Not Baja, but on the Outer Banks of NC there are several places where you can get onto the beachs and the sand is...
• Re: Anyone use one of these?
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon
  Thu, 14 Jul 2011 12:05:05 -0700
  ...not working under the van. > > Those sand travelling Dakar rally type folk use them :) > >> >> >> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Oh, the sand people frighten easily, but they'll be...
• Re: Clog in Fuel Line
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 8 Mar 2009 11:59:17 -0700
  On Sun, Mar 8, 2009 at 11:42 AM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com> wrote: > �<where did the permatex come from?> > > Well, I think...
• Re: Howling rear brakes in reverse
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Thu, 23 Jul 1998 02:22:40 EDT
  ...Are there any tips or caveats that any of you guys have? Thanks in advance, Sam >> Sam, remove the rear drums and sand the...
• Re: Keys, locks and Steve Sandlin the Locksmith Guy
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 00:15:25 -1000
  ...I recommned Steve Sandlin, the Lock guy.< I heartily concur. Thanks Steve! Mick Kalber 89 Syncro Westy "Daddeo" Tropical Visions Video, Inc. 62 Halaulani...
• Re: Syncro on the Dunes?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 Nov 1996 18:31:46 +0000
  > the Beetle's rear wheels gently sank into the wet sand until it was resting > on the oil-pan & bottom of the chassis. Then...
• Re: Repairing Stone Chips
  Historical mailing list - Donna Stewart
  Fri, 11 May 2001 12:48:44 -0700
  ...Go to the sanding section below and set up a 1000 grit sanding block. Follow sanding instructions below. Once the area is matte, move...
• Re: filling in sanded surface/touch up paint
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 27 Oct 2002 10:57:17 -0600
  The trick to getting rid of scratches is to use sanding materials that get progressively finer, with final sanding using 600 grit wet-or...
• Check out a Vanagon in Ohio?
  Historical mailing list - Hans Roos
  Tue, 16 May 2000 16:28:29 -0700
  Hi All, I'm located in CA and am interested in purchasing a Vanagon in Upper Sandusky, OH. Is there anyone in the area...
• Re: paging STEVE SANDLIN (aka Steve's Lock Shoppe)
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Fri, 29 Apr 2005 16:26:09 -0400
  Steve Sandlin <vwcarlocks@HOTMAIL.COM> At 04:11 PM 4/29/2005 -0400, JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: >does anyone know steve's email address...
• K&N filter revisited with Pictures
  Historical mailing list - Stebbins
  Sat, 10 Mar 2001 20:08:49 +0200
  ...There is some bits of sand on the inside on the plates, but not dirty. The top & bottom plates over & under the filter are...
• Re: painting questions
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Wed, 17 Jan 2001 10:14:18 -0700
  ...Sanding the old finish, touching up rust, then sanding the primer, sanding the top coat. You may be able to work a deal with...
• Oil Pressure Kit
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Mon, 12 Mar 2018 21:07:12 +0000
  ...I have the Vanistan oil cooler, which eliminates adding (another) sandwich adaptor for an oil pressure/temp sender. Vanistan recommended Rocky Jennings manifold adaptor...
• painting wheels black
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:06:39 -0600
  ...30 a piece) but I have a very cheap sandblaster (actually he uses actual sand, not sure if thats a problem on aluminum wheels...
• jb weld
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Wilkie
  Mon, 30 Mar 1998 19:50:50 -0800
  ...Then I place the head on my belt sander and sand smooth. You can also have this done at your local machine shop. thanks...
• Re: Sandwich oil cooler adapter question
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Wed, 26 Sep 2001 23:52:35 -0700
  ...This relief valve should be PLUGGED when installing the sandwich adapter. The sandwich adapter has its own relief valve, which has a tougher spring...
• Re: Those ramps
  Historical mailing list - Matt Thyer
  Sun, 6 Feb 2011 18:01:47 -0800
  ...http://www.okoffroad.com/stuff-sandladders-aluminum.htm http://www.okoffroad.com/stuff-sandladders.htm https://www.maxtrax.com.au/home I had a...
• Re: BFG T/A KO 27-8.50-14's how do they get em on a std 5.5" rim
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 30 Nov 2006 22:02:57 -0500
  ...I grew up in west Texas (read sand) and now live in northern Maine (read snow). My personal experience is that wide, aired down...
• Re: Canyon de Chelly and syncro???
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Tue, 5 Nov 2002 22:46:20 +0100
  ---snipped --- my '91 Syncro Westy is NOT good in loose sand, at least not good in loose dry sand, at least not fully loaded...
• Re: 85 vanagon sale help
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 13 Oct 2017 10:05:15 -0700
  take the paint off as much as you can then sand down lightly and apply this Interlux paint with a roller... in any color...
• Re: Off-Roading in 2WD Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 14 Mar 2003 14:43:33 -0400
  ...My 91 syncro westy did/does not do well in soft sand. Far to heavy, & not enough power to surf over the sand, and...
• Re: Vanagon Seams
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Fri, 25 Feb 2005 08:41:08 -0700
  ...Vanagon Seams > > Sand blast them clean with a spot sand blaster, and fill the seams with > body panel adhesive. > Never show rust in that...
• Re: AC Compressor Seal Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 20 Jul 2004 11:37:56 -0400
  I did a front seal on a Jetta (Sanden) compressor without any special tools. IIRC there is a bearing that may be stuck in...